How to Remove National Security Agency Central Security Service Virus? (Ransomware Removal Guide)

Computer has been blocked out and the desktop was taken over by a lock screen that says “All activities of this computer has been recorded. All your files are encrypted. Don’t try to unlock your computer!” Pretending to be from National Security Agency and Central Security Service, this fake notification claims that your computer was blocked because illegal cyber activities related to pornography and copyrighted content have been detected on your computer. You should never pay the non-existent fine as it requested for it’s just a scam. Read on and learn how to get rid of this virus.

What Is National Security Agency Central Security Service Virus?

National Security Agency Central Security Service Virus is classified as lock screen ransomware that scam and threaten infected computer users to pay a non-existent fine to remote cyber criminals. This kind of ransomware works alike—prevents you from using your computer by displaying a full screen image pretending to be issued by local authorities, National Security Agency and Central Security Service in this bogus notification; and then asks you for a payment to regain access to your computer, otherwise, you will be accuse.

Below is a screenshot of National Security Agency Central Security Service virus, see for your reference:

The symptoms of being infected by National Security Agency Central Security Service virus:

Ⅰ. National Security Agency Central Security Service virus blocks you out of the Windows operating system and all the applications on the infected computer.

Ⅱ. You get a lock screen image titled with “All activities of this computer has been recorded. All your files are encrypted. Don’t try to unlock your computer!” instead whenever you try to boot your computer into Windows operating system or Safe Mode.

Ⅲ. In the fake notification, it claims that illegal online activities have been detected on your computer, so you have to pay a none-existent fine of 300$ with MoneyPak or MoneyGram xpress Packet vouchers within 48 hours to unlock your computer, otherwise you will be accused.

Ⅳ. To make the notification more authentic, it managed to gain access to your webcam and trick the user into thinking that they are under surveillance.

Ⅴ. Even you are lucky enough to restart your computer to Safe Mode successfully, you may find that all the restore points are deleted.

Even if it exploits the names and logos of National Security Agency and Central Security Service, you should be aware that it is a scam and this bogus notification has nothing to do with these authorities. You should never pay the ransom as it requested, for the cyber criminals will not unlock your computer and decrypt your files even you pay the money. Please ignore anything that was stated in this bogus notification and follow the removal guide below to get rid of this ransomware from your computer.

How to Remove National Security Agency Central Security Service Virus? (Removal Guide)

Deny Flash

Some variants of ransomware exploit Java or Flash vulnerabilities to load the malicious code. The symptoms of the infection may be suspended by denying flash. Then you can navigate through the infected system. If this step is not necessary for the removal, then skip to the next step.

Step 2 Restore your computer to a restore point

If you fail to do so in a few seconds, the ransomware will not allow you to type any more. You should restart the computer to the Safe Mode with Command Prompt and repeat the process.

2. Next, type rstrui and press Enter to launch System Restore

Or, close the Command Prompt window, then locate the file rstrui.exe and press Enter to launch System Restore.

The location of the file:

Windows XP: C:\windows\system32\restore\rstrui.exe

Windows 7/Vista: C:\windows\system 32\rstrui.exe

3. Follow all the steps to restore your computer system to an earlier time and date (restore point) before the infection.

Please note that some professionally crafted ransomware variants will delete all your system backup, so you can’t execute system restore. If that is the case, follow Option 2 to get rid of this nasty computer virus.

Step 3 Scan and remove malicious files with Anvi Smart Defender

After restore the Windows operating system, you need to run a system can to make sure that there is no malware or malicious files on your computer and to prevent CyberCommand virus from reanimating.

After a few minutes, you will have a bootable Anvi Rescue Disk to repair your computer.

Step 3 Configure your computer to boot from USB drive/CD/DVD

Restart your infected computer and configure your computer to boot from USB drive/CD/DVD that recorded Anvi Rescue Disk. Basically, you can use F8 to load USB boot menu.

For different motherboard, you may need to use the Delete or F2, F11 keys, to load the BIOS menu. Normally, the information how to enter the BIOS menu is displayed on the screen at the start of the OS boot.

The keys F1, F8, F10, F12 might be used for some motherboards, as well as the following key combinations:

1. Double click asdsetup.exe file to install Anvi Smart Defender, then switch to Scan tab to perform a Full Scan.

2. When scan finished you can click on view details to check the threats have been detected.

3. Click on Remove button to delete all the threats have been detected.

Now your computer should be free from the infection of National Security Agency Central Security Service virus. If you have any question concerning the removal of this virus, please feel free to contact us by sending us your email.

How Does National Security Agency Central Security Service Virus Infect a Computer?

National Security Agency Central Security Service virus can infect a computer in various ways. In most instances, it is performed via drive-by download or Trojan horse that are placed on malicious or compromised websites. When you visit such websites, it will be downloaded automatically and then exploits the vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system or the applications on your computer to get itself installed.

Cyber criminals use spam emails to distribute National Security Agency Central Security Service virus, too. Usually, the infected attachments containing in such emails are the executable program for National Security Agency Central Security Service virus. The links in such emails leads you to the malicious or compromised websites mentioned above.

Prevention tips:

1. Keep the Windows operating system and all the software on your computer up-to-date, and patch the system vulnerabilities timely when prompted.

2. Protect your computer with up-to-date security software. Working along with your installed antivirus solution, antimalware program, Anvi Smart Defender, can provide an additional layer of protection to your computer. The Full Guard function puts your computer under real-time protection and keeps you away from malware and malicious websites.

3. Be careful when surfing the Internet and keep an eye on the links and pop-ups before you click on them. You are strongly recommended to turn on the security feature of IE, Firefox and Chrome. Or, you may make use of Anvi Ad Blocker to create a clean online environment. It is available for free if you are an Anvi Smart Defender pro version user.